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Emmaus Church SC
by Emmaus Church SC
Welcome! Each week you'll hear messages and discussions from Pastor Nick and our team. Emmaus Church is a community committed to living out the way of Jesus by creating space where we can ask questions and wrestle with the big things in life, connect in deep and meaningful relationships, and challenge each other to partner with God by leveraging our lives in a way that brings more good into the world. Visit www.emmauschurchsc.com to learn more!
Episodes
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Sunday's Message | Let's Talk About It - Will Only A Few Be Saved?
Who gets into heaven? What about people who have never heard of Jesus? Will only a few people be saved?These are some of the questions we're exploring this Sunday as we continue our Let's Talk About It series.And as it turns out, when someone asked Jesus a question about how many people would be...
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Sunday's Message | Let's Talk About It - Where Is God When It All Goes Wrong?
“Everything happens for a reason.”We've probably all heard it. Maybe we've even said it. But is it true?What do we do when life falls apart? When we pray and things don't get better? When we believe God is good, but what we're experiencing is anything but?This Sunday at Emmaus, we're continuing…
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Sunday's Message - Let's Talk About It | Same-Sex Relationships
This Sunday at Emmaus, we’re continuing our Let’s Talk About It series with a conversation about the Bible and same-sex relationships.For many of us, this is a subject that comes with questions, convictions, experiences, and deeply personal stories. So we want to approach it the way we’ve tried…
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Sunday's Message - Let's Talk About It | Revelation
Dragons. Beasts. Horsemen. Bowls of wrath. 666. Armageddon.There’s a reason Revelation has fascinated—and confused—people for centuries.For some of us, it was taught as a kind of roadmap to the end of the world: a book filled with secret codes that could be matched to headlines, wars, world...
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Sunday's Message - Let's Talk About It | How the Bible Begins
“In the beginning…”We know the stories: creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the flood, the Tower of Babel.But what if some of the oldest and most familiar stories in the Bible have been trying to tell us something deeper than how everything happened?This Sunday, we’re continuing LET’S...
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Sunday's Message | Let's Talk About It - The Bible
What do you do with the parts of the Bible that trouble you?The contradictions. The violence. The passages that don’t seem to look much like Jesus.This Sunday we’re kicking off our new series, Let’s Talk About It, and we’re starting with the Bible.We believe you don’t have to ignore your…
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Sunday's Message | Finding Our Way Together - Jump In
There are some things that are better when you don’t just watch. You jump in.This Sunday we’re wrapping up our Finding Our Way Together series with a message called Jump On In. Church isn’t something a few people do while everybody else watches. This is ours. We serve one another. We make room…
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Sunday's Message | Finding Our Way Together - Holy Disruption
What if finding your way isn’t just about figuring out where you’re going—but discovering where you fit in what God is already doing?This Sunday, we’re continuing Finding Our Way Together by talking about what it means to move OUT—to look around, notice where God is at work, and find our place in...
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Sunday's Message | Finding Our Way Together - Make A Move
Sometimes we get stuck. We get hurt. Things change. Life doesn’t turn out the way we thought it would. And somewhere along the way, an explanation of how we got here can quietly become a story about why we can never leave.In John 5, Jesus meets a man who has been stuck for 38 years and asks him a...
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Sunday's Message | Finding Our Way Together
August is a bit of an in-between month. Summer isn’t quite over, but a new season is beginning. And before everything gets rolling again, we thought it might be a good time for a little huddle.This Sunday we’re beginning a new series called Finding Our Way Together. For the next few weeks, we’re...
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Sunday's Message | Summer Mixtape - How To Be Rich
This Sunday, as part of our Summer Mix Tape series, we'll explore a different way of thinking about wealth.Maybe being rich isn't about how much you make. Maybe it's about how much margin you create—enough time, enough money, enough space to be generous with your life.If you've ever felt like...
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Sunday's Message | Summer Mixtape - A Hope That Endures
What keeps you going when life gets hard?We all put our hope somewhere. Sometimes it's in our plans, our careers, our health, the people around us, or the idea that things will finally get easier. But what happens when those things don't hold?This Sunday, as our Summer Mix Tape series continues,...
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Sunday's Message | Summer Mixtape - Pay Attention To The Tension
Are you living more like a cheetah...or a sloth?Most of us feel the pressure to move faster, do more, and stay busy. But what if our pace is keeping us from noticing the presence of God?This Sunday we're going to talk about it.Join us as we explore the invitation to slow down and become more…
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Sunday's Message | Summer Mixtape: A Peculiar Story
Jesus could have taught with bullet points. Instead, He told stories.Stories that have been remembered for 2,000 years. Stories that have shaped the way we speak and see the world. Stories that are beautiful, mysterious...and sometimes downright frustrating.This Sunday in our Summer Mix Tape...
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Sunday's Message | Mixtape - Ascension People
The story doesn't end with an empty tomb.This Sunday, we're continuing our Summer Mixtape series with a message called Ascension People as we explore one of the most overlooked moments in the story of Jesus—His ascension in Acts 1.If Jesus is reigning right now...what does that mean for ordinary...
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Sunday's Message | Summer Mixtape - Come & Share
Remember making a mixtape? You never knew what song was coming next, and that was part of the fun.That's the spirit behind our new Summer Mix Tape series. Over the next several weeks, we'll jump around to some of the passages, stories, and conversations that don't quite fit into a traditional...
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Sunday's Message | A Beautiful Life - Those Who Are Persecuted
What if the greatest danger to your faith isn't persecution?What if it's comfort?This Sunday we'll wrap up our series A Beautiful Life by exploring Jesus' final Beatitude and asking why the earliest Christians were considered dangerous, what it means to stay faithful when it costs you something,...
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Sunday's Message | A Beautiful Life - The Peacemakers
Most of us know how to avoid conflict. We know how to keep the peace. Change the subject. Walk away. Pretend everything is fine.But what if peace is more than the absence of conflict?What if peace is about healing what's broken?This Sunday we'll continue our series A Beautiful Life as we explore...
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Sunday's Message | A Beautiful Life - The Pure In Heart
Ever notice how two people can look at the exact same thing and see something completely different?One sees possibility. Another sees problems.One sees beauty. Another sees inconvenience.One sees hope. Another sees reasons to give up.What if the difference isn't what they're looking at?What if…
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Sunday's Message | A Beautiful Life - The Merciful
Beauty has a way of bringing out the best in us.So does mercy.This Sunday we'll explore one of Jesus' most intriguing statements: "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."What did Jesus mean by that? Is mercy weakness? Is it forgiveness? And why does Jesus seem to think mercy has...
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Sunday's Message | A Beautiful Life - Those Who Hunger & Thirst
What if the greatest danger to the soul isn’t hatred…but indifference?This Sunday we continue our series A Beautiful Life by exploring Jesus’ words: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…”A conversation about justice, desire, meaning, and the kind of life that actually...
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Sunday's Message | A Beautiful Life - The Meek
Some things in life don’t work the way you think they should.Trying to fall asleep often just makes you feel more awake. The more you force a conversation on a first date, the more awkward it gets. The tighter you grip a golf club, the worse your swing usually is.Sometimes the thing that actually...
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Sunday's Message | A Beautiful Life - Those Who Mourn
Mother’s Day is this Sunday at Emmaus and we have a really meaningful morning planned.We’ll celebrate moms, child dedications, and continue our series through the Beatitudes by exploring one of the more surprising things Jesus ever said:“Blessed are those who mourn…”Which feels a little backwards...
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Sunday's Message | A Beautiful Life : The Poor In Spirit
Somewhere along the way, a lot of us picked up the idea that the good life belongs to people who have it all together.Jesus disagrees. He basically says, “Congratulations… to the ones who know they don’t.”This Sunday we’re talking about why the beautiful life isn’t built on being impressive…it’s...
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Sunday's Message | A Beautiful Life - The Beatitudes of Jesus
We all want a good life. A meaningful life. Maybe even…a beautiful life. But what if the way we’ve been taught to get there isn’t actually working?This Sunday, we’re starting a new series called A Beautiful Life, where we’ll explore the Beatitudes—the opening words of Jesus’ most famous...
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Sunday's Message | Baptism Sunday 2026
This Sunday is Baptism Sunday.It’s one of those days where we get to see the good news, not just hear about it.Stories of new beginnings. Stories of courage. Stories of people trusting that God’s love is real…for them.It’s as good as it gets!
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Sunday's Message | A Follower's Life - Singing A Different Song
There isn’t much that can take you back quite like the music you listened to growing up. Hear a song you loved when you were younger and boom—you’re back there. A moment you hadn’t thought about in years.Music doesn’t just sound good…it does something to us. It sticks. It shapes. It takes us...
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Sunday's Message | Easter 2026
We all have a defining story. A story that tells us who we are, why we are here, and where all of this is headed. Nothing will shape your life more than the defining story you choose to trust in.So why not trust in a defining story that has been changing people's lives for nearly 2k years? A…
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Sunday's Message | A Follower's Life - Forgiven Much
Some of us are really good at keeping score. Who showed up. Who didn’t. Who said the thing. Who should’ve known better. And if we’re honest…we don’t just keep score for others. We keep it for ourselves too.This Sunday, we’re stepping into a moment in the life of Jesus where all of that gets…
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Sunday's Message | A Follower's Life - Listen To Him
There are moments that change everything. Moments where you see more clearly. Moments you wish you could hold onto a little longer.But what if the point isn’t to stay in the moment as long as possible, but to listen well while you’re in it?This Sunday at Emmaus, we continue our series A…
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Sunday's Message | A Follower's Life - Dropping Our Nets
A lot has been said about the cost of following Jesus. But Dallas Willard once pointed out that we don’t talk nearly enough about the cost of not following him.This Sunday we’re looking at the moment Jesus called his first disciples and what it means when he says, “Come, follow me… and I will…
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Sunday's Message | A Follower's Life - Keep The Party Going
Jesus’ first miracle involved a wedding reception and a whole lot of wine. Which raises some interesting questions about faith, joy, and the kind of life Jesus invites us into.This Sunday we’re diving into the story of Cana and exploring what it has to teach us about following Jesus.
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A Follower's Life | Jesus & His Temptations
We tend to imagine temptation as something obvious. Flashing red lights. Dramatic music. Easy to spot. But the most dangerous temptations don’t look dangerous at all. They look like good ideas. Like efficient solutions. Like shortcuts. This Sunday we’re looking at Jesus in the wilderness and what...
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A Follower's Life | Lent 2026
This Sunday we begin a new Lenten series called A Follower’s Life.Lent is an ancient season that invites us to slow down and ask hard, hopeful questions about who we are becoming — and who we are following.Over the next several weeks, we’ll walk through meaningful moments from the life of Jesus…
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A Word To The Wise - Wisdom For Our Neighbors
What if wisdom isn’t just about making good choices for your own life? What if it’s bigger than personal success…bigger than staying out of trouble…bigger than “winning”? The book of Proverbs has a lot to say about wisdom. This Sunday, we’ll explore how wisdom shapes not just our decisions—but…
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Sunday's Message | Word To The Wise - The Words We Speak
Our words carry more weight than we realize.They can heal—or harm.Build up—or tear down.This Sunday, we’re continuing A Word to the Wise with a message on wisdom and the words we speak. We’ll explore why Proverbs spends so much time talking about our mouths, how our words reveal what’s going on…
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Sunday's Message | A Word To The Wise - To Know Thyself
Proverbs has a lot to say about paying attention to our hearts. About noticing what’s really going on beneath the surface. About learning who we are, and just as importantly, who we aren’t. That kind of self-knowledge can be challenging, but it’s also a gift.
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Sunday's Message | Word To The Wise - Life And Death
Ever had a close call? One of those moments that snaps you awake—where you realize how easily things could’ve gone sideways?That kind of clarity doesn’t last long… but what if it didn’t have to fade?This Sunday at Emmaus, we’re continuing our series A Word to the Wise, spending time in the book…
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Sunday's Message | A Word To The Wise - Life Lessons From The Book Of Proverbs
Ever feel like life is harder than it needs to be—and you might be part of the problem?Same.This Sunday we’re starting a new teaching series called A Word to the Wise, exploring the book of Proverbs and what it means to learn how to work with life instead of constantly working against it.
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Sunday's Message | Epiphany - By Another Route
Sometimes following Jesus doesn’t mean going somewhere new—it means going home by another route. This Sunday at Emmaus, we’ll celebrate Epiphany and reflect on how a genuine encounter with Jesus quietly reshapes our lives, our loyalties, and the way we move through the world.
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Sunday's Message | Hopes & Fears - The Story Of Joseph
This Sunday at Emmaus, we continue our Advent series Hopes & Fears by turning our attention to one of the most overlooked figures in the Christmas story: Joseph.His quiet strength, steady faith, has more to teach us than we might think—especially in a season full of heightened expectations. If…
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Emmaus Church Podcast | Miracle Offering 2025
Nick and Lindsey sat down with CEO of Mission Lexington, Amy Reeves, to talk about how this year's Miracle Offering will be used to serve our neighbors in the coming year.
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Sunday's Message | Hopes & Fears - The Story Of Mary
In our day and age, and in our part of the world, it’s easy for the Christmas story to get glossed over with all the hype and nostalgia. But the Christmas story has an edge to it. Especially when it comes to Mary.This Sunday we will spend some time reflecting on the courage it took for her to…
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Sunday's Message | Hopes & Fears - Advent 2025
If you’ve been around Emmaus for more than five minutes, you know we love this season. The lights, the music, the cold-ish South Carolina weather…all of it. But more than anything, we love what Advent invites us to remember. This Sunday we begin our new series Hopes & Fears—a walk through the...
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Sunday's Message | Giving Thanks
It seems like Christmas decorations went up earlier than ever this year… and honestly, we’re not mad about it.But before we jump into Advent, we’re taking this Sunday to slow down a bit, breathe, and talk about the kind of gratitude that helps us enter the season well.
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Sunday's Message | Breathing Room - Week 3
Annie Dillard reminds us, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.”Most of us check the clock a hundred times a day… but far fewer of us stop to ask the deeper question: How am I actually spending the time I’ve been given?This Sunday we’re looking at the wisdom of the...
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Sunday's Message | Breathing Room - Week 2
This Sunday, we’re talking about money. (We know—fun, right?)But hang with us. We’re in week two of our Breathing Room series, and this one might be the most needed of all. Because what if feeling rich has less to do with more, and more to do with margin?
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Sunday's Message | Breathing Room
A series about pursuing simplicity in a world of too much. If your life feels crowded, crammed, cluttered... this one’s for you.
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Sunday's Message | Homecoming
This Sunday marks a year in our building. We want to make a bit of a deal out of that. A lot has happened in twelve months—new faces, new friendships, some big steps of faith, and plenty of ordinary Sundays that quietly shaped us. We’re taking some time to notice where we are and celebrate what…
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Sunday's Message | How To Know A Person | Final
Relationships are messy.But they’re also holy ground.This Sunday we’re wrapping up our How to Know a Person series with one of Jesus’ most practical (and misunderstood) teachings — about how to actually work through conflict and stay connected.
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Welcome! Each week you'll hear messages and discussions from Pastor Nick and our team. Emmaus Church is a community committed to living out the way of Jesus by creating space where we can ask questions and wrestle with the big things in life, connect in deep and meaningful relationships, and challenge each other to partner with God by leveraging our lives in a way that brings more good into the world. Visit www.emmauschurchsc.com to learn more!
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